Conifer garden under construction

11 years ago

Greetings,

I am turning another one of my gardens from perennials to conifers. Here are the before photos and then the under construction photos.

This is a photo from this spring after removing all my perennials except the grasses that you see in the photo. (Ken before you give me grief...I could NOT figure out how to turn this photo the correct way...if you know how...fix it!)

This is a photo during midstream construction. I still have the bottom level and a small area at the end of the top level left to prepare. I am adding undulating mounds to give a bit of interest and adding rocks, which I can always re-arrange if necessary when planting up my conifers. The mounds will settle over the next year and not be so dramatic.

Under construction photos...

The landscaping for the top level is completed. I have the bottom level left and then planting up all my conifers. I cannot wait to see the end product.

I will share once I have the 2nd level landscaped and the conifers planted.

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zephyrgal pacific nw
11 years ago
Nice start and lovely setting. Looks like you're going to have fun. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.
plantkiller_il_5
11 years ago
looking good,,,as I recall , you had quite a few babies on your list

ron
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Garen Rees
11 years ago
I like the bird houses. I may have to prop some up on some old drift wood in my garden. Can't wait to see the new additions.
Mike McGarvey
11 years ago
North Dakota never looked so good as it does in your pictures. Beautiful setting! I remember it as being pretty bleak the last winter I was there. Thanks for the update!
Mike
ladylotus
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you all for the kind words. I finally got the undulating mounds wheelbarrowed in on the second level. Gosh my arms and back are killing me. I still have to add the rocks to the second level. However, I need to go out and find a farmers rock pile to get some.

Now the fun begins planting up everything.

I will add photos once I get the plants all planted.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
if you tried to turn it.. good enough for me ...

what a project ...

werent you going to try grafting??? .. if so.. any luck ...

keep us posted on this

great job

ken
ladylotus
Original Author
11 years ago
Hey there Ken, I did have great success with grafting. However, my job requirements have gotten in the way of future grafting. I will definitely do more grafting after I get a different job or things settle down at this job.
alley_cat_gw_7b
11 years ago
Lady, What a panoramic view. Looks like your doing a really nice job. Ill bet your garden is awesome nearing completion. Please keep us posted.

Al
Lavender Lass
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Turned...just used Paint program. Very nice garden! It's beautiful with the conifers :)